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The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15
Oppression Under the Tariff.

A gentleman who did important service
to the republican party at the time Of its
origin, and who was for several years one
of Its members of Congress, writes to the
Herald to say that the oppressed classes
who have succeeded TO the slaves OF the
South In suffering Injustice under our gov
eminent are the farmers and the wage
earners. They are oppressed by our high
protective tariff. "They both," he contin-
ues, "sell at free trade prices, and both buy
at protection prices. Neither are pro-
tected. The price of the farmers products
Is fixed abroad, and anybody from other
countries may come here TO compete with
the wage earners." This Is the deliberate
judgment of one Of the early republican
leaders, and II represents the opinion of
Charles Sumner and Henry Wilson In this
state at the time they stood as representa-
tives Of republican sentiment. II cannot
be too often urged that protection was not
only no part of republicanism as II was
originally constituted, but was directly at
war with the whole spirit of the move
ment which was movement for freedom.
In this point, the testimony from men who
were republicans when the party origin
ally entered upon Its mission IL pertinent
and valuable.-Bosl0a Herald.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15

In both kinds the leaves are covered all
over with what for convenience we may
compare to crimson hairs, but which are not
hairs, being too thick and fleshy, each of
which is tipped with tiny knob. This knob
is surrounded with clear sticky fluid like
gum. This gum the flies and small moths
mistake for honey. But. alas! when they
alight in search Of the honey they find only a
death trap. When the poor insect finds out
its mistake and attempts to move OFF, the
sticky substance holds it down. The more it
struggles the worse becomes its condition.
All the knobs on their hair like stalks raise
themselves and slowly bending over the poor
fly, cover him with their sickness Not only
have all the knobs bent over and got their
captive into the middle of the leaf, but the
leaf itself raises its edges SO as to form hol-
low in the center. Into this hollow will now
be poured out an acid fluid, which will soften
and dissolve the poor beetle, all but the
harder parts of his shelly coat, and then the
leaf will absorb this beetle soup and the
whole plant will be nourished by it.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15

Golden Days tells how wooden spools are
made: Birch wood is preferred. The birch is
first sawed into sticks four or five feet long
and seven-eighths Of an inch to three inches
square, according to the size Of the spool to
be produced. These sticks are thoroughly
seasoned. They are sawed into short blocks,
and the blocks are dried in hot air kiln. At
the time they are sawed a hole is bored
through them. One whirl of the little block
against sharp knives, shaped by a pattern,
makes the spools at the rate Of one a second.
A small boy feeds the spool machine, simply
placing the blocks in a spout, and throwing
out the knotty or defective stock. The
machine is automatic, but cannot do the sort
ing The spools are revolved rapidly in
drums, and polish themselves For some pur-
poses they are dyed yellow, red or black.
They are made in hundreds of shapes and
Sizes
When one sees on a spool Of thread 100
yards or 1900 yards" these words do not
signify that the thread has been measured.
but that the spool has been gauged, and is
supposed to contain SO much thread.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15

A California exchange is responsible for
tho following story: Dande was very intelli-
gent and frequently received money to buy
his own bread from the bakers But Dandie
received more money than his needs called
for, and so he took to boarding it. This his
master discovered in consequence OF the dog
appearing one day with a breakfast roll when
it was known that no one had given him any
money Suspicion aroused, search was made
in the room where the dog slept. Dandie ap-
peared quite unconcerned until his bed was
searched, when he seized the servant by her
gown and tried to drag her away, and be-
came SO violent that his master had to hold
him. Seven pennies were found hidden In
the bed Dandie did not forego his saving
propensities even after this; but he exhibited
q great dislike afterward for the servant who
had discovered his hoard, and in future was
careful to select different place Of conceal
ment.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15

Some twelve years ago, an elephant belong
ing to a circus found itself at Hythe, in Kent.
While passing a shop in town the tradesman
good naturedly gave it a meal of potatoes
Some months since the same elephant re-
turned to Hythe About o'clock on fine
summer morning it escaped from its quarters
in the show, and visited the old shop Find
ing it closed, tho wise beast lifted the door
from its hinges and then leisurely helped It
self bountifully to apples, potatoes, and other
good things. Having either satisfied its ap-
petite or cleared out the stock, it bent its
steps homeward, when it was met by its
keeper, who had started in search Of 1t. On
the following morning. at the same hour, it
tried to repeat the visit, but its intentions
were baked by the keepers vigilance.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15

One thing have especially noted in
my work he sections In our state to
which | have been called, are the most
thrifty and best titled, denoting that the
people there are wide awake and enterpri-
sing. 1t is invariably the most thoughtful,
intelligent, wellread portion of the COM
munity. who are taking hold of this work
In the Grange. But 1t Is the back districts,
back not only In distance from CONNER.
cial centers, but back in privileges, culture
or opportunities-that most need the bene.
fits of our farmers organization. The ed.
ucational and financial features are of
great value TO such places, but the social
part is often the only means of Cultlvating
that quality In our natures, the proper de.
velopment of which Is necessary to the
health and happiness of most persons. l
have known of two farmers, both men of
intelligence and respectability, who, for
twenty years lived within three miles of
each other, and their wives had never met,
although they were school mates up to the
age of twelve and were women able to be
out in society, cherishing kindly interest
in each other, but they did not belong to
the same family circle, or the same church,
and in real country life there is usually no
other society. But the Grange brings all
together who have desire for recreation,
protection and improvement-!She,
Kimberly, Pas. Master Connecticut State
GrdRge,
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15
What Is itc AndWhat Is II ?

Pipillon (Clarks extract of fax Skin Cure
like many other inestimable benefits to man
kind, was discovered by accident. The pro
prietor, engaged in the preparation of GER
tain plants from time to time, noticed the
effect of working in the pulp watts on the
skin. If there was present any cutaneous
eruptions, warts, blemishes or scrofulous
symptoms, all disappeared as if by magic.
After experimenting ten years, it has become
scientific fact and priceless boon to the
human race From their giving away few
bottles the demand has increased until the
sale for the past two years amounts to ,032,-
600 bottles. Large bottles only $l00, for
sale by City Drug Store.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15

There Is no question but that kokomO
and everything in and about 1t is prolific
Of natures latest and best gift TO MAMMA.
tural gas. Even the horses that daily tread
our streets are full of 1t, as witness the fol.
lowing: Upon invitation of Doc. Thomp.
son, the veterinary surgeon, Sunday eve
ming, Dispatch man had the opportunity
to witness the novel operation that Is
known to the profession as tapping a
horse. One Of SYMPTOMS livery horses
was taken with collie, and by the time Doc.
was found the animal was swoolen and
bloated and in terrible agony. After ex.
hausting all other means In his power to
reduce the swelling, the surgeon produced
from his case keen pointed instrument
about four Inches In length, resembling a
shoemaker's awl. This was encased In a
silver tube, or casing The horse was stood
on Its feet and led Into the corridor of the
stable, when the doctor placed the sharp
point of the instrument at certain point
In the right flank Of the animal, and drove
It clear to the hilt. The point was then
withdrawn from the casing, and immedi-
ately the nostrils were greeted with the
odor Of carbonic acid gas. To cap the
climax the surgeon cody lit match and
applied II TO the mouth OF the tube, when
to the surprise Of all present, the surround
ings were Illuminated with pale blue
light, caused by the burning of the "horse
gas" The flame when at its height was
probably foot in length, and lasted about
two minutes. The bloated sides Of the
horse gradually assumed normal proper
tions, and when the flow of gas ceased wa:
apparently as well as ever. The operation
was very delicate one and most skillfully
erformed.-Kokomo Dispatch.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15
to market town that buying of stranger
peddlers Is at all necessary; and the safest
way Is to buy everything of regular house
which will protect Its customers.
Iiterary Notices,

The history, use and fashions OF the
wedding ring will be pleasantly described
in the November number of The Popular
Science WonMly In an article on that
subject by ID. r. McAnally.
Sara f. Goodrich and Edith NJ. Thomas
will try the experiment Of joining author
ship, In an article on Autumn Flowers in
The American Mdgasine, Miss Thomas pro-
viding the poetry.
Gen. Lucius Fairchild, recently Com
manderin. chief of the Grand army of the
Republic, will give, in the November num-
Der of The American Mag0aiae, an account
of the origin, aims and work Of the Order.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15
Alum for Bad Water

The use Of alum to clear muddy watel
has long been known, but Professor Leeds
| In the course Of an investigation on an ou'
break of typhoid fever at Mount Holly
discovered anothpi value in the use Ol
alum, which, If his observation proves cor
rect, may be very important. He found
that the water which was supplied to the
inhabitants Of Mount Holly was swarming
with bacteria. about fifteen drops being
capable of forming 500 colonies Of these
microscopic vegetable germs when spread
upon suitable surface. He tried the ex.
pertinent of adding a minute amount OF
alum TO this water in the proportion OF
only half grain 10 the gallon, and found
thai not only was the dirt and coloring
matter precipitated, but that instead Of the
same quantity of water containing 500
colonies of bacteria, II contained only 50,
and these we're of large form.
On filtering the water through two thick.
nesses of filtering paper, he found that
the filtered water contained no bacteria,
but was las sterile rs though 1t had been
subjected to prolonged boiling This
amount Of alum Is too small TO he evident
TO the taste and is not hurtful TO health. If
his observations should rem ain unrefuted,
they may form valuable method of puri.
flying polluted drinking water OF course 1t
does not follow that, because bacteria are
removed, therefore the obscure cause of
diseases due TO impure drinking water Is
also removed; but bacteria and these dis.
eases appear TO be coincident. even II not
linked almost as cause and effect, accord
ing TO modern theories, and II Is not too
much TO hope that, If the bacteria are re.
moved, the virus of these diseases will be
removed with them.-Public Ledger.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15

The Bloomington Pantdgraph says that
set of men have been working the farm
ers in that locality claiming TO represent a
large Chicago grocery establishment, and
relate plausible stories cf how they pur
chase groceries In car load quantities, and
are thus enabled to sell a great deal lower
than the average retail dealer. They carry
with them few kinds of groceries, which
are represented to be the very best, bu,
which have proved to be of very inferior
grade. Some who have purchased of them
have since learned that they can get the
same goods for less money than they paid
for them. The men also quote prices or
goods they do not carry, and take orders al
apparently very low figures, but the orders
are not filed. II Is not stated that they re
ceiye money for future orders, but they
quote low prices on these articles In order
to impress upon the farmer that the goods
they do carry are cheap. Another induce
ment they hold out to get the farmers
trade is that they are placing agents in al
the small towns to furnish the farmers
groceries, and these agents will take al
their butter, chickens and eggs, and what
ever they have to sell, and pay them biz
prices. They may be all right In spite o
the bad look on some of their transactions
and If they turn up in this neighborhoo,
the farmers would do well to give them
cold shoulder. 1t is not so far now-a-day
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15
No strike In the Window Glass Industry.

No strike In the Window Glass Industry.
1t will be remembered that the workers
final ultimatum at the meeting of the com.
mittees on Wednesday of last week was an
advance of 10 per cent on the list as II
stood, which the manufacturers refused,
and an adjournment Nhought to be final
Immediately followed. But shortly after
the conference adjourned on Wednesday
evening Mr.. Stewart, of this city, member
of the manufacturers committee, after 90.
Ing home, met some members of the work.
ers' committee who gave him some inform.
alton that led MIN to telephone to the man.
ufacturers still at the Monongahela House
to walt until they heard from him. About
10 o'clock they received message that the
workers committee was ready to reopen
the conference. After talking on the sub
ject until o'clock the workers withdrew
their demand for 10 per cent and made 1t 5
per cent. This was finally accepted by the
manufacturers, and the threatened strike
was thus happily averted.
Following Is the workers proposition,
which, as stated above, was adopted:
Ftrst-ClearanCe card both ways; that
Is, no member of the workers union shall
be permitted to work for manufacturer
who has not clearance card from the
Manufacturers Association.
Observation-Disclosures to pay per cent
advance over last years wages, provided
other sections pay like advance.
AThnd-Workers agree that no glass shall
be blown until 10 days after this agreement
is ratified.
Fourth-The two organizations to work
In harmony to control oduction.-Ameri.
can Manufacturer.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15

ant to use and It always does Its work
thoroughly. We have yet to hear of case
In which II did not acc, mplish a cure
when faithfully used. Catarrh IS a disease
which II Is dangerous TO neglect A certain
remedy is at your command. Avail your.
self of II before the complaint assumes a
more serious form. All druggists.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15

The best ON eartn can truly be said OF
Griggs Glycerine Salve, which is sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises, scalds,
burns, wounds and all other sores. will pos
lively cure piles, letter and all skin erup'
tions. Try this wonder healer. Satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded Only 70
cents. Sold by L. Y. Griggs.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15
He ate green cucumbers;
They made him quite sick 4;

luey inatle hlln Qulte SIGN
But he took few "Pellets"
That cured him right quick.
An easier physic
You never will find
Than Pterce's small "PelletS,"
The Puigative kind.
Small but precious. % cents per vial
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15

That is gold which IS worth gold. Health
is worth more than gold. Don't neglect
cough or cold and let it remain to irritate the
lungs when fifty cent bottle of DR.. Bige.
lows Positive Cure will promptly and safely
cure any recent cough, cold or throat or lung
trouble Buy the dollar bottle of E. Y. Griggs
for chronic cases or family use. Endorsed
by physicians and druggists. Pleasant to take
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15

Never defer until tomorrow what should
be attended to today, A slight cough
shouldn't be neglected when DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup will cure it.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15
A Flat Contradiction

Some one has told you that your catarrh
Is incurable. 1t Is not so. DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy will cure It. 1t Is pleas.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15
YOUNG FOLKS COLUMN.
A SHORT STORY ABOUT A DOG
MlSeR WHO HOARDED MONEY.
Description of Plants That First Entrap
and Then XIII Flies and Beetles-How
Long.

Numbered with other strange plants are the
sundews or fly catching plants. There are
two sorts Of sundews, one with round leaves
on a long stalk; the other with leaves that
are spoon shaped. The round leaves usually
lie fiat upon the ground, while the long
leaves raise themselves into more or less erect
attitudes.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15
REMOVAL.

This Office has been removed TO the new
Golwell- Sherwood Block, just north Of Post
Office, on La Sale St.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15

Exchange on Chicago, New York, and all the primo
pal cities Of the United States bought and sold.
Exchange on England Ireland. Scotland and Cont
mental Europe drawn in sums to suit
United States Bonds Gold and Silver bought and sold
Our facilities such that can oYer inducements
to customers. and shall endeavors to give
satisfaction to those entrusng with their business
Banking hours from 9 A. N. to4PM
JOHN +. NASH, Cashier.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15
professional GarDa.
Alto r N Z vs..

DUNCAN NC DoUGALL. C. b. CHAPMAN.
Sr N, AttOr.
NA neYs at Law. Gedney's Block. Ottawa, H.. aprS0
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15

~ w. w. BLAKE, Attorney and Counselor
". at Law. Room l6 Opera House Block, Ottawa
III. All legal business promptly attended to. jansl
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-10-15

T ORENZO LILA ND, Attorney and Coun
~ selor at Law. Office in Postotdce Block. Ottawa,
Illinois. mar5H
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-12-23
"HOW InStantaneOuSly they Snuff it. !"

Ha there, they say, they aA and the horrid
hidden Quality Wy Just well be liberal and usesh
Why not! Sum folks do, Sum folks do but that's
and then he said he happy state that never before
the twenty odd years of his Grocery busnes) he
thoroughly satisfied with its workings his cash adventure
augurated last March complete and his jobng
trade had increased at least fifty per cent and constantly
increasing, and would continue increase fast could
be and kept Solid Sure pay basis have SAID before that
the time is at hand when all will have to to it in
order to lie themselves and at the time do justice
their patrons am happy to state that pleased to
ev60a and lots Of em too) they don't owe cent
old debts to look up and money If I've got thing
sell cheap amt afraid mark IL in plain figures.
know when it sold it paid or and that's the
Uon TO make S0ue
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-12-23
The POllywOg WigElctAa a Wusglc,
The Bull Dog HOwleth IL Howl;
The Kitty Cat Sniggleth a Snuggle,
And the Blind Worm Prilleth n PrOwl.
The above is Poetry, entitled
MUSINS BY MIDNITE."

1t is muAm ba,yo production, and should be taken
homeopathcal 1t of the Mite Bloomin Serus Stle and
should be INDUCED in only late mites when
the don't shine and the Bufrogs Kug and the Mite
Hawk Whms past your head and you stand the gate and
you expect and girl the ne and you feel
lonesome real good kind of lonesome and you begin
and and get poeca and forget how many
things you've done through the day, and until finally
you forget to wash your feet before going bed and
HERE HE AWOKE and flashing forth his gittering
Falchion "The Villain Still Pursued Her.
Right here suggested Chesmts! but choked
death instantly, and Rats substituted
Funny, amt it!
SMART Well now, that Reminds of the uncertainties
of Adventure in Poetry Art Science Literature and Fun
and Music well yes, Music too What's the of foong
with them then when you of Thing Sure! we'll |
should say so.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-12-23
Sold Out! Why, YES, Sold Out.
G, G. DU
Main Street, OwOSSO, Mich.
Sold agin and got the tin
Another Bio StncE coIaini IN
Sold agin and got the tin,
Another Big Stock a comm i'll.

(Well that's what thot, So did |, So did So DOR Now
follows Solid Statements Of Facts the public, utainted
by that niggadly among those
that advertise their wares how quick intelligent and gen
erous public tell the difference.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-12-23

QUALITY AND MERIT ALWAYS WIN
Same principle applies to Chase d Sanhom Coees. am
going to sell
PURE SUGAR HOUSE SYRYP FOR Soc.
have New Crop New Orleans Moasses.
And also 4" Sugar
have the largest stock of Teas (upsairs keep them
mosy) Coees, Sugars Molasses and Syrup Soaps, Cigars
and Tobacco by all odds of any Grocery House in Shiawassee
County have the best in quality can buy buy i'll large
quantities. and discount all bills and sell them for cash.
and keep everything marked at low selling price Every
thing say and keep doing it, and going to keep doing
it / am headquarters for Royal Baking Powder. | started
it at 40c pound any quantity 1Oc pound less than it was
sold before would but for Cash Store to start it,
(Thank then if you don't trade with me) might mention
dozen other instances just like this headquarters for
dozen other lines of goods that sold i'll Shiawassee CO.
going to have soc Soap Deal that will disturb the
fossils of antiquity Why when sell for cash what do we
what do!
Showcase of the Finest Cigars and LOWEST RETAIL
PRICES offered Come in and The Best Genuine
Key West Cigar sold in Owosso Smoking Tobacco, Soc
pound Chewing Tobacco, 30c pound Best Tea Zoe pound
Dust Tea (cheap, price not very good) 10c pound.
Florida Oranges Oysters Malaga Grapes, Oysters y the
can she'll Oyster the half shell amt bad!
have excellent quality Buckwheat Flour nexhaust-
IDLE supply. Makes Splendid Pancakes
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-12-23
CHOICE RIO,
EXTRA BLEND,
CANNED GOODS.

CANNED GOODS.
None kept but full Solid Packed Goods OF genuine
packing These the cheapest they better and
tain twice much slack filled goods ginng trade
steadily on them on the principle that
QUALITY AND MERIT ALWAYS WIN.
Same principle applies to Chase d Sanbom's Cofees am
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-08-14
NAMES or orRr.s.

In 9 recent communication 10 the
Bangor Historical Magazine, Joseph
Williamson, Esq, Of Belfast, has given
LIST OF marriages in Belfast from LIZA
to 1874, inclusive. The names Of most
OF the men are familiar today. We
lind John, James, Charles, Jacob, Hen
~, William, etc, occurring again and
again. II Is interesting to observe the
names Of the women. Among. them
are Jarah, Deborah, Lois, Keziah, Pris-
ella, Barsheba, Theodate, Love, Grixel
NarassS, Rachel, Temperance, Phoebe,
The liz girls used but IS Christian
names among them. Polly, Betsey,
sally. Jane, Susannah, Nancy, Abigail
and Mehitable, very popular names
among our grandmothers, have been
put away, like the old bali dresses and
high-heeled slippers that figured in go
ciety IN the days Of General Knox.
Today, distinguished By such names
as Annie, Alice, Mabel, Jennie and
Grace, the beauty transmitted from
other generations continues its per-
petual sway. Another thing noticea-
bic is the disappearance Of such quaint
names as Wealthy, Love, Charity and
Temperance. They have gone with
the Pollies and Sallies. Alone among
the names Of 1887 Delight is left to sug-
gest that a trace of the old Puritan
sentiment yet survives. Is this evolu-
ton of names only the result Of q
change OF custom7 Or is il Q natural
result dependent upon other causes 2
Perhaps the names today are more re-
fined and delicate sounds when spoken,
and therefore more fitted to the young
course, TO have added the refinement
Of the present to the inherited beauty
of all the past.